Senior Managing Director of Advancement

THE CHISHOLM LEGACY PROJECT SUMMARY

The mission of the Chisholm Legacy Project is rooted in the Just Transition Framework. The project serves as a vehicle to connect Black communities on the frontlines of climate justice with resources to traverse the path from vision to strategy to action plan to implementation to transformation. In support of frontline leadership, the project seeks to link movements and mainstream entities with the tools necessary to advance systems change centered in equity and justice. With Black women on the frontlines of advancing systems change, this project ensures that these leaders have the support they need as they transform society from extractivism to a living economy that cares for sacred relationships between people and with Mother Earth, through regenerative, cooperative, democratic systems.

SUMMARY OF THE

POSITION:

The organization seeks a Senior Managing Director of Advancement (“SMDA”) with a commitment to supporting Black Liberation and a willingness to be on a learning journey joining an institution that is grounded in Black Liberation, Climate Justice, and Just Transition. The central focus of the SMDA is to lead the strategy and implementation of the development and communications functions of the organization within an integrated strategic framework aligned to advance systems change toward a Just Transition. The SMDA will accomplish this by increasing awareness of and engagement with TCLP’s work and by securing the financial resources required to support the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.

### Role & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Own the comprehensive advancement strategy that is in alignment with organizational values and the Executive Director’s vision.
• Design and implement a comprehensive multi-year development and communications strategy aligned with organizational values, priorities, and growth goals.
• Develop the organization’s written development